Life. If you do not obey—
Second Girl [whispering]. You would not strike—
Life. You must kneel.
Second Girl [repeating]. Never kneel, little queen—
Life. You must kneel to me.
Second Girl. No.
Life [raising the whip as if to strike]. On your knees! Slave!
Second Girl. You were kind! Life, you were kind! You said beautiful words to me.
Life. Kneel.
Second Girl. You would be always kind, you said—